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Master_Monstruwacan

(71 posts)
Sat Mar 13, 2021, 09:56 AM Mar 2021

My local police department

My local police department has affixed decals to the rear bumpers of police vehicles that read, "In God We Trust." I personally object, but I feel like it's unconstitutional because "God" has no say or influence whatsoever in public policing or government. Is it worth the time and effort to contact the mayor of our small city and ask that the decals be removed?

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My local police department (Original Post) Master_Monstruwacan Mar 2021 OP
yes, I think you should NJCher Mar 2021 #1
If it bothers you, it's worth making your opinion known to those who can make a change ... marble falls Mar 2021 #2
Yes it is worth your time and effort. Delmette2.0 Mar 2021 #3
In God we trust JohnnyRingo Mar 2021 #4
That's a good idea, FoxNewsSucks Mar 2021 #5
I think this is the way to go. Master_Monstruwacan Mar 2021 #7
Contact the FFRF and report a Church/State violation... NeoGreen Mar 2021 #6
Contact A.C.L.U. or Freedom from Religion Foundation. 3Hotdogs Mar 2021 #8
As other have said, contact FFRF and the ACLU DavidDvorkin Mar 2021 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author Freelancer Mar 2021 #10

marble falls

(62,047 posts)
2. If it bothers you, it's worth making your opinion known to those who can make a change ...
Sat Mar 13, 2021, 10:09 AM
Mar 2021

... maybe your input is the tipping point.

Delmette2.0

(4,261 posts)
3. Yes it is worth your time and effort.
Sat Mar 13, 2021, 10:10 AM
Mar 2021

You never know who else will be drawn into the conversation.

Everyone has a different take on the phrase "In God We Trust. Is it salvation from hell? Is it having a guardian angel watching over you and your family? Is it having faith that God has a personal plan for your life.

No matter which way the argument is presented, it is a throwback to ultra religious groups from even hundreds of years ago who believed that they were the only true religion of God.

What is your city council going to do when enough citizens agree that their definition of God is better, and the rules change.

JohnnyRingo

(19,309 posts)
4. In God we trust
Sat Mar 13, 2021, 10:20 AM
Mar 2021

...but I've never seen anyone pass on a good lawyer.

That would irk me too, and I'd have to think hard on whether to make a stink about it, but in the end what kind of victory would I celebrate? Getting a slew of tickets and death threats from Christians would ring as a hollow one when the dust settles on my complaint.

Better yet, email pix to https://ffrf.org/ or the ACLU with concern that non Christians may not get the same justice as believers in your town, and let them do the initial leg work. See what comes of that before you get your own ass nailed to a proverbial cross.

FoxNewsSucks

(10,787 posts)
5. That's a good idea,
Sat Mar 13, 2021, 10:39 AM
Mar 2021

I've seen that sticker also and don't like it for the same reasons pointed out here.

NeoGreen

(4,033 posts)
6. Contact the FFRF and report a Church/State violation...
Sat Mar 13, 2021, 10:58 AM
Mar 2021

...
https://ffrf.org/legal/report


Describe in detail the state/church violation. Include who, what, when, where, how, and, if known, why. In order for FFRF to take action (if requested), include complete information on offending government institution/official, including names and addresses. If you do not provide complete information, we will not be able to respond or take action on your complaint.

Read the FAQ for further information about violations and what to look for.

We do not accept file attachments through our webform. If you have a photo, letter, scan or other document to substantiate your complaint, please let us know here. We will request it if necessary

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